THE DRESSMAKER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Driven away when she was young, Tilly Dunnage returns to rural Australia after years of working as a dressmaker in Paris — and she’s ready to make waves in her conservative hometown not only with her haute couture but a hidden agenda.”
9/23/16- The critics did not like this movie. Audiences were a bit more generous. I think I’ll skip it for now. TRDB.
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CLOSET MONSTER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Part coming-of-age tale, part horror saga, this is the story of teen Oscar Madly, who’s scared to reveal his sexuality because of a hate crime he witnessed as a child. Now ready to make his way in the world, Oscar must first find himself.”
9/23/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
2/2/17- Very good acting and an interesting story. I liked it very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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CHRONIC- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working as a home-care nurse, David’s dedication leads him to form strong bonds with his terminally ill patients. Managing friendships in his personal life, however, proves far more challenging.”
9/23/16- Mostly good reviews but all critics said that it was very difficult to watch this film because of the content. The full reviews sounds even more interesting and I will try to see this movie. TRDB.
3/11/17- A superb drama but as noted above it is very difficult to watch. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE AGE OF SHADOWS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During Japan’s occupation of Korea, a former resistance member now working for the Japanese police is tasked with infiltrating a band of freedom fighters intent on blowing up key Japanese facilities. But he soon ends up in an impossible situation.”
9/23/16- Excellent reviews for this movie although it sounds mighty confusing from the full review. TRDB.
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QUEEN OF KATWE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This inspiring documentary recounts the amazing but true story of Phiona Mutesi, an impoverished Ugandan girl whose early skill in chess, nurtured by her dedicated coach, would lead her all the way to the World Chess Olympiad.”
9/23/16- Fairly good reviews from critics and from audiences. TRDB
3/13/17- Strictly Hollywood, the only part I liked was seeing the rustic town with its local color. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this remake of the rousing 1960 Western, a motley group of gunslingers comes together to protect the residents of a mining town, who are being terrorized and victimized by a ruthless gold tycoon and his gang of thugs.”
9/22/16- Unfortunately, reviews are fairly weak and even the positives were barely positive. TRDB.
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HELLO, MY NAME IS FRANK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “A cross-generational coming-of-age story of three teenage girls and a socially awkward man with Tourette’s disorder who bond over a cross-country road trip. Along the way, they each learn to stop using his illness as an excuse to hide from life, and that love and family can be found in unexpected places.”
9/19/16- I’ve seen just 1 review and it is good. TRDB.
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TANNA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living on an isolated Pacific island, a young girl from the indigenous Yakel tribe refuses to submit to an arranged marriage and flees with her lover instead. The couple’s defiance soon threatens to ignite a bitter blood feud on the island.”
9/16/16- Good reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
2/26/17- I thought that this movie was wonderful!! The wisdom of these “primitive” tribes is astounding. TRDB. Hotwire On Demand.
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SNOWDEN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2013, CIA technical expert Edward Snowden stunned the world by revealing a stolen trove of classified U.S. government documents. This Oliver Stone-helmed drama tells the story of the bold theft that exposed secret NSA mass surveillance programs.”
9/16/16- Weak reviews by the critics but audiences have liked it. Even the positive reviews have disclaimers. SEE “CITIZENFOUR” INSTEAD. TRDB.
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OPERATION AVALANCHE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Reworking an old conspiracy theory, this inventive film follows two CIA operatives posing as documentarians to catch a Russian mole in NASA. Upon learning that Apollo 11 will miss its targeted launch date, they hatch a plan to fake the moon landing.”
9/16/16- OK reviews but it sounds stupid to me. TRDB.
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